Develop a Fundraising Strategy and Operational Plan that meets the strategic requirements of the Organizational objectives
Networking, updating, and liaising with key in-country and international donors outside the Caritas Network
Provide effective coordination for the establishment of proposal development working groups with representatives from key stakeholders within and outside Caritas India
Advise programme and programme quality teams, finance, working groups on relevant donor requirements/compliance, potential funding opportunities, changes in donor priorities and ensuring quality grant management for all related projects.
Oversight of the contract management system
Oversee development and submission of all external donor reports in strict compliance with donor requirements and deadlines
Act as the interface between finance and program quality teams to ensure grant compliance
Ensure fundraising staff have individual work plans and up to date development plans
Facilitate linkages with Government of India and other relevant organizations/institutions on related thematic area
Networking and Partnerships
Building strong relationships with fundraising staff in Funding Affiliates and liaise with them on all fundraising-related communications
Work closely with all relevant programme departments to ensure high quality and timely submission of proposals and concept notes, Project Report/Project Progress Reports to donors and funding affiliate
With support from programme team and Head of Programs identify and facilitate opportunities for relationship building with key donors
Develop and manage strategic consortium partnerships with appropriate CSOs, academic organisations and private sector firms to leverage Caritas India s scope in call for proposals
Coordinate and oversee efforts to secure co-financing for all institutional and high value grant